Cdndreamer
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
14
Contacts
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 24 February 2018
Activity
So Much to Share by bridgetanddav
Hi Everyone, My name is Bridget and I joined the site last year. Then in the planning stages of moving full-time. Well we're here. We said, "we'd be living on an Island by the age of 50." My husband turned 50 Feb 4th and we ...
I looked all over the San Juan plaza yesterday and couldn't find it. Read More
US expat end of life arrangements? by gcvt
I don’t mean to get too dark here, but I have to ask. I tried searching the forum, as I always do, but couldn’t find anything. I've been thinking about end of life arrangements (Wills, Power of attorney, Trusts, etc.) for those who ...
Does that need to be a Dominican Corporation or can it be a Canadian Corporation? Read More
starting a retirement plan by planger777
looking to retire soon so we are very interested in what experiences Canadian expats are having in the Dominican. We recently met a real estate agent in Punta Cana and she recommends Bavaro. cost of living? safety? locals? overall life my girlfriend ...
Howdy Neighbour, I'm in Brampton and have a condo in Bavaro. It was a hasty decision, but don't regret it since it at least gets me moving to retire in the DR (2020), but I would do it differently now, having spent some time there. I suggest ... Read More
Getting items trough Customs at POP by gotrogang
I am doing some remodeling and am looking to bring back a suitcase filled with ceiling lights and switches and a kitchen sink faucet. Am I going to get hassled in customs? Is this something I should declare and pay an import tax? Any experiences ...
I go to the thrift store and get used suit cases for a one way trip Read More
Getting items trough Customs at POP by gotrogang
I am doing some remodeling and am looking to bring back a suitcase filled with ceiling lights and switches and a kitchen sink faucet. Am I going to get hassled in customs? Is this something I should declare and pay an import tax? Any experiences ...
The only restriction I have found is through the airline. Typically the expense for the third bag becomes prohibitive. Read More
Next north coast Meetup by planner
Tinker wants a meet up. So Tinker gets one. Saturday Sept 15th at 2pm until you all leave. Tinker will tell us where - 3 minutes from his house in Sosua !!! Anyone who wants to spend a couple hours at the beach first let me know!!! Please join ...
I second that, I wait with baited breath. Not sure if you remember, we meet at second line back in Feb, or March. I will seek you out when I come back early next year. Can I bring you anything from Canada? You have more stories to tell and a ... Read More
Getting items trough Customs at POP by gotrogang
I am doing some remodeling and am looking to bring back a suitcase filled with ceiling lights and switches and a kitchen sink faucet. Am I going to get hassled in customs? Is this something I should declare and pay an import tax? Any experiences ...
Yeah, they don't see many ski bags in the DR! Read More
Getting items trough Customs at POP by gotrogang
I am doing some remodeling and am looking to bring back a suitcase filled with ceiling lights and switches and a kitchen sink faucet. Am I going to get hassled in customs? Is this something I should declare and pay an import tax? Any experiences ...
Oh, and all the power tools I needed Read More
Getting items trough Customs at POP by gotrogang
I am doing some remodeling and am looking to bring back a suitcase filled with ceiling lights and switches and a kitchen sink faucet. Am I going to get hassled in customs? Is this something I should declare and pay an import tax? Any experiences ...
I have been bringing stuff through PUJ for the last three years, Lights, toaster oven, vacuum cleaner, printer, you name it. I even brought down 7 six foot outdoor roller blinds in a ski bag. Customs looked at that one and I just said I had a condo, ... Read More
Second Home Homesick by ChristieE
Sitting in Indiana. 35 degrees, snow tonight. All I can think about is my beautiful apartment, my orange sofas, my comfy bed, and watching the cruise ships from Puerto Plata cross the sea. Not really a problem with an answer, huh? How do the rest ...
Today's the 8th, I arrived home (Toronto) on the 4th and I'm ready to leave again. Unfortunately I have things here I must take care of first. Read More
Banking by TeliaM
I am looking for a bank that will lend to foreigners to purchase property there.
Be aware that all though it is Bank of Nova Scotia, it still is governed by Dominican law. You can't just deposit money in Canada and take it out in the DR. That would be too easy for money laundering. Read More
Questions.... by SooC
Hello Everone! I am new to the forum. My husband and I will be retiring in a year and are in search of a good place to move. We are in our upper 60's. We are coming down from Florida (with our grown children for vacation...they won't be ...
I would like to add some comments. This is my fourth time here, the first were just 2 or 3 week vacations, but this time I've been here 4 months. Initially I was a little intimidated, but learned to adjust fairly quickly. I drive Canada's ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hi, Just retired this year. I currently have a condo in Bavaro and am playing the snowbird thing, but I'm getting the bug and am thinking of making it full time but if I do I'd like something a little quieter and not in tourist town. Heard ... Read More